Herman Rosenberger

Obituary

He was born on July 21, 1920, in St. Paul, Minn., to Peter and Catherine Rosenberger.

He was inducted into the army in 1942, serving with the 2nd Troop Carrier Squadron until 1946.

In 1946 he moved to Juneau, and Elizabeth "Betty" Ackerman soon followed. They were married upon her arrival on Dec. 17, 1946, at the Cathedral of the Nativity. He had found work at the Twentieth Century Market, soon becoming manager, and later moved into a job managing the Foodland store.

He eventually bought out others, later selling the grocery business to his employees in the 1970s, and the land and buildings to his children in the 1980s.

He was very active in the Catholic Church and found time to travel, participate in community activities and pursue fishing, golf and other outdoor recreations. Family and friends said he was an avid chess player and devoted family man.

"He was generous and kind, and he knew everything," said his daughter, Laura Ackerman. "He will be missed by all who knew and loved him."